9781334314421 - The Millionaire (Classic Reprint) von Morris, Edwin Bateman (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book brings to life the raucous social scene of New York's financial elite around the beginning of the 20th century. The author uses the main character to criticize the stark contrast between the lives of new-money families and the established social order. He illustrates this disparity through a tragicomic tale of a charming but clueless millionaire whose money cannot buy him acceptance in society. The author suggests that only through personal experience can the truly wealthy appreciate the value of money and the emptiness of a life spent in aimless pursuits. This classic tale captivates the reader with a protagonist who is both sympathetic and absurd, providing a unique commentary on the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.